Arctic Light Elementary vs Barnette Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alaska, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arctic Light Elementary
Fort Wainwright · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
Barnette Magnet School
Fairbanks · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
417 students
| Measure | Arctic Light Elementary Fort Wainwright, Alaska | Barnette Magnet School Fairbanks, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 159 | #69 of 159 |
| National rank | #22195 of 50,301 | #21217 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 361 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 29.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Fort Wainwright | Fairbanks |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barnette Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 54.2).
- •Arctic Light Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Barnette Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 43.8%).
- •Arctic Light Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.0).
- •Barnette Magnet School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 361.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arctic Light Elementary better than Barnette Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Barnette Magnet School ranks higher (55.6 vs 54.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arctic Light Elementary and Barnette Magnet School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Fort Wainwright and Fairbanks in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arctic Light Elementary: 361. Barnette Magnet School: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arctic Light Elementary and Barnette Magnet School rank in Alaska?
Arctic Light Elementary is 73rd of 159 and Barnette Magnet School is 69th of 159 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).